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Is it conservative?

A solid, rolling ball, will begin to roll without slipping when \(v=r\omega\). If the ball begins with \(v>r\omega\), it has to dissipate some kinetic energy before it begins to roll. This means at least one of the forces here is non-conservative. Which of the following forces is non-conservative?